Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Lake County, IL real estate market currently shows 2,031 active listings, with 845 pending sales. Homes are averaging 33 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 67 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 33 days on market compared to 35 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 2.5% year-over-year, from $449,763 to $461,000.
Population: 701,078 · Density: 935.4/mi² · Median household income: $110,500
Typical home value: $324,121 · Homeownership: 72.3%
Antioch: 60002
Buffalo Grove: 60089
Deerfield: 60015
Fort Sheridan: 60037
Fox Lake: 60020
West Trail: 60030
Gurnee: 60031
Briergate: 60035
Highwood: 60040
Ingleside: 60041
Island Lake: 60042
Lake Bluff: 60044
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.